Braga midfielder eyed by Sporting called up for Mexico, USA ties | OneFootball

Rodrigo Zalazar, Braga midfielder, has once again been called up to the Uruguay national team for the celeste’s upcoming two matches. The 26-year-old player – who is on Sporting’s radar, as our newspaper previously reported exclusively – has been one of the highlights for the Minho side this season.

After, in the last October break, Marcelo Bielsa’s team traveled to Malaysia for two preparation matches, this time the South American squad will head to two countries that will be hosting the 2026 World Cup. The first match will be against Mexico, in Torreón, on the 15th, and then against the United States, on the 18th, in Tampa, Florida.

The ‘number 10’ for the Arsenalistas is having the best season of his career, having already reached double digits in goals for Carlos Vicens’ team. The 26-year-old player thus receives another vote of confidence from the coach and may once again add minutes for his nation.

On the other hand, Maxi Araújo was left out of the squad for this international break. Despite being a regular presence in the celeste call-ups, the Argentine coach ultimately did not select Rui Borges’ starter from the green and white club.

In 2025/26, Rodrigo Zalazar – valued at 18 million euros – has 10 goals and two assists in 20 matches, with 1,389 minutes played. The midfielder was responsible for Sporting’s last draw (1-1), having scored a penalty already in stoppage time.

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